The first McDonald's opened in 1955 in the city of Des Plaines (Illinois, USA). Back then they only had nine items on the menu, but in August 2015 they have around 170 around the world. And while it's no surprise how McDonald's has changed and expanded their offerings over that time, it's surprising how large their portions have become. Check out how they inflated compared to 1955.
The Extreme Minuet is an incredibly fast and precise performance of one of Mozart's minuets, where 43 people throw coins into cups. It only takes two seconds! How is this possible?
You know when a girl accuses a guy of looking at other women? Well, just watching doesn't hurt, does it? Well, it might cost him a slap or a bond, but it certainly doesn't hurt his vision. But there are things that can seriously harm you just by looking at them long enough. Okay, let's leave the sun and the flash for welding. These are the images behind the phenomenon called the McCollough effect, which can distort your vision. Distortion of vision can last for an hour or as long as three months! And as Tom Scott says, telling someone on the internet not to do that is like telling a five-year-old not to stuff beans up their nose. So, don't try the McCollough effect!
Mac or PC? A question that has divided computer users forever. Switching from PC to Mac and vice versa is like switching from Barcelona to Real Madrid and vice versa. It is an outrageous act. The two camps argue about why one is better than the other, but we will not interfere in the never-ending debate. But we will check what are the reactions of sworn Mac users who get a taste of PC for the first time. You can definitely prepare for some fun comments, and PC users, you might end up feeling a little offended. Justified?
For most Slovenians, clean drinking water is a self-evident part of everyday life, while for others it is a commodity for which they have to fight. Because despite the fact that two-thirds of the Earth is covered by water, most of it is too salty to drink. Thus, almost 900 million people do not have access to safe drinking water, and even more can only dream of drinking tap water. Slovenians, in fact the majority of Europeans, are one of the few in the world with the privilege of not having to buy bottled water for a sip of water. Only a handful of countries can boast of this. Are you interested in which ones?
The Split trilogy, based on Veronica Roth's world bestseller, also used the trend that has been circulating in Hollywood in recent years, when the film company splits the last book into two films. Harry Potter did it, The Hobbit did it, The Hunger Games did it, and the finale will now be split by the aforementioned trilogy. Here is the first trailer for the final part, which is entitled The Divergent Series: Allegiant Trilogy.
Even when celebrities pose in tracksuits, with their hair tied up and no makeup, their photos come out a little better than ours. Australian comedian Celeste Barber has turned this unfortunate reality into a funny photo series on Instagram, where she puts her recreations next to pictures of the stars - all under the "hashtag" #celestechallengeaccepted.
Zagreb's Moonshine Whiskey Bar impresses with its modern, urban and comfortable interior, and convinces whiskey lovers mainly with its rich selection of quality whiskeys.
With a "pop-up" sales exhibition, a group of self-initiated creatives boldly brings content that belongs in the city center to the devastated Kranj and invites us to contribute to cultural and aesthetic awareness with our participation.
The power of social networks is much greater than you might think. Even so much that it can affect your employment! Today, it is not enough to impress a potential employer with a CV, you also need to shine with your online image, otherwise you may reject them. Today's recruiters not only carefully examine your references in your resume, but they will also search the Internet to get to know your "human" side, the less ironed version of who you are.
If you could change anything about our partner's appearance, even if only on the computer screen, what would it be? Well, the team at Buzzfeed has the answer, as they hired a professional photo retoucher to help couples edit the pictures to their liking. The results are quite funny!
Segev Kitchen Garden is a wonderful Israeli restaurant that fascinates with a special urban interior that acts as a greenhouse. What is especially charming about this is that the chefs prepare delicious dishes for us with the help of fragrant spices that surround the charming tables in the restaurant.